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Ukraine tensions: Biden agrees in principle to summit with Putin
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Macron makes last-minute diplomatic bid as US warns Ukraine invasion imminent
French president says he has persuaded Vladimir Putin to endorse discussions on possible leaders’ summit
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Putin ‘orders’ troops to invade Ukraine: US
US intelligence has revealed Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his troops to invade Ukraine, with the army ready to strike.
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Russia & FSU Nuclear Ukraine: What Kiev’s threats to acquire world’s deadliest weapons mean
Kiev claims it could get an A-bomb, unless it receives Western protection against Russia
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Russia cancels plan to withdraw troops from Belarus, preserving its easiest route to strike Ukraine's capital Kyi
However, officials canceled that move and said they would stay, citing increased tensions.
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EU issues warning about Russian 'isolation'
Brussels’ top official has warned of a return to the days of the Cold War
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‘Everything is on the table,’ EU chief says of Russian energy sanctions as Ukraine tensions escalate
She highlighted that Europe was currently importing 40% of its gas supply from Gazprom, a “dependency that is not sustainable.”
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Ukraine rocked by bomb blasts as war looms
Two blasts have rocked Ukraine just hours after a car belonging to a pro-Russian rebel leader was blown up in a suspected ruse to give Vladimir Putin an excuse for war.
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Military Massive blasts hit Ukraine after car bomb
Two blasts have rocked Ukraine just hours after a car belonging to a pro-Russian rebel leader was blown up in a suspected ruse to give Vladimir Putin an excuse for war.
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Putin to oversee Russian ‘strategic’ missile drills
Vladimir Putin will tomorrow oversee military drills involving Russian “strategic forces” which will include ballistic and cruise missile launches.
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‘Imminent invasion’ warning after big move
Russia has made a huge call that does not bode well for a diplomatic end to the crisis in Ukraine.
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Gerhard Schröder Casts a Dark Shadow over Berlin's Foreign Policy
In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Germany is cutting a rather ambivalent figure. Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is one major reason why. Can the Social Democrats and the country find its way out from under his shadow?
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Ukraine-Russia tensions: Russia pulls some troops back from border
Russia says it is pulling back some of its troops from near Ukraine after a build-up raised fears of an invasion.
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Map proves Russia has Ukraine surrounded
Intelligence sources indicate Russia could invade Ukraine at any time and President Vladimir Putin is likely to strike without warning.
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Ukraine: How prepared is Russia for attack?
Russia has positioned about 130,000 troops - equipped with everything from tanks and artillery to medical facilities and logistical support - close to Ukraine's border.
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Cruel way Russia could strangle Europe
Gas reserves are running low, and Europeans could soon face the prospect of freezing to death. Now, their fate rests in the hands of Vladimir Putin.
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Russia reveals details of Biden-Putin call
A presidential aide said the talks took place amid unprecedented US ‘hysteria’
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All UK troops to leave Ukraine
There will be no UK soldiers in Ukraine amid fears of a Russian attack, the armed forces minister said
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Macron reveals stance on NATO, EU & Ukraine ahead of Putin talks
The French president insists Putin doesn’t covet Ukraine, but wants to rein in NATO
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Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he thinks a deal to avoid war in Ukraine is possible and that it is legitimate for Russia to raise its own security concerns.
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